Computer Science
Scientific paper
Jul 2004
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HST Proposal ID #10263
Computer Science
Hst Proposal Id #10263 Ism
Scientific paper
SAINTS is a program to observe SN 1987A, the brightest supernova in 383 years, as it transforms into supernova remnant {SNR} 1987A, the youngest supernova remnant. HST is the unique and perfect match in scale and in field for spatially-resolved observations of SN 1987A. Rapid changes are taking place in a violent encounter between the fastest-moving debris and the circumstellar ring. This one-time-only event, leading to suddenly appearing hotspots and new emission that can reveal previously hidden gas, is powered by shocks that can be studied simultaneously with HST and with Chandra to great advantage. Both the optical and X-ray flux from the ring are rising rapidly so prompt observations are needed in Cycle 13. Our previous observations reveal a remarkable reverse shock moving upstream through the expanding debris. The reverse shock provides a powerful tool for dissecting the radial structure of the vanished star. The debris from the explosion itself, still excited by radioactivity, is now well resolved by ACS and seen to be aspherical, providing direct clues to the mechanism of the explosion. Many questions about SN 1987A remain unanswered. SAINTS is a comprehensive attempt to use HST to establish the facts of SN 1987A, help to answer interesting questions, and to observe the birth of SNR 1987A.
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